Chris Christie postpones Halloween, only some municipalities to follow

Christie mandated Wednesday that trick-or-treating and holiday celebrations hold until Monday for safety reasons in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. AP Photo

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has postponed Halloween.

The governor mandated Wednesday that trick-or-treating and holiday celebrations hold until Monday for safety reasons in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

"We believe that much time is necessary to ensure conditions are safe enough for towns to take part in them," Christie spokesman Kevin Roberts wrote in an email. "Compliance with the order is a local matter, but it's one we feel is necessary to ensure that Halloween celebrations happen in way that is enjoyable and safe for children."

Several Warren County municipalities have complied, but others are waiting for officials to convene and make a decision.

"Right now I'll have to check and see if we can move forward with it," he said. "I don't know why he's getting involved in Halloween. I understand in certain areas of the state, but we postponed it last week and if we have to postpone it again it just won't happen probably."

"We have a lot of other things to worry about," he said. "Whether Gov. Christie said Halloween is on the third or the fifth or what have you. ... I don't see it being a big deal. I see us being cleaned up and ready to go by Saturday."

Belvidere Mayor Linda Stettler said trick or treat is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, but it's likely to change. She said town officials will make their decision Friday morning as to when to hold trick or treat and said it could be moved back even further than Monday.

"I'm just concerned knowing the scope of everything that I hope it's enough time for people," Stettler said.

Alpha moved trick or treat to 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Mayor Ed Hanics said he will reluctantly discuss with borough officials whether to reschedule it.

"I already changed it once," he said.

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Here are the trick or treat hours for municipalities in the Lehigh Valley and New Jersey.

Lehigh Valley:

BETHLEHEM

The Halloween parade and Halloween 5k is rescheduled for Sunday. Click here for more details.

BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP

Trick or treat has been postponed until 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

FORKS TOWNSHIP

Trick or treat has been postponed until 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

NAZARETH

Trick or treat has been postpone until 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

LOWER NAZARETH TOWNSHIPTrick or treat has been postponed to 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

PALMER TOWNSHIP

Trick or treat has been postponed to 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

STOCKERTOWN

Trick or treat has been postponed to 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

UPPER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP

Upper Nazareth Township has rescheduled the annual Halloween party to 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Trick or treat is rescheduled for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

WILSON BOROUGH

The borough's has postpone trick or treat until power is restored. A makeup date is not set.

WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP

A new date for trick or treat has not been announced.

New Jersey

HACKETTSTOWN

The town will comply with Gov. Chris Christie's order delaying trick or treat, which is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.

POHATCONG TOWNSHIP

The township will comply with the governor's order delaying trick or treat, which is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.